Djokovic in Indian Wells players’ list despite torn hamstring injury
Novak Djokovic is in the Indian Wells’ players’ list despite the Serbian being sidelined by a torn hamstring injury.
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DJOKOVIC IN INDIAN WELLS’ PLAYERS’ ENTRY LIST DESPITE AUSTRALIAN OPEN HAMSTRING INJURY
Djokovic is in Indian Wells’ player entry list despite the former world No.1 recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained at the Australian Open.
Furthermore, the 37-year-old Serbian’s name was included when the BNP Paribas Open released its player entry lists on Wednesday.
Moreover, the tournament will unfold at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Florida on March 2.
However, Djokovic can always inform organizers of a withdrawal.
This after his hamstring injury forced him to retire in his last match at Melbourne.
The current world No.6 lost to German No.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinals as he could not continue after the first set.
NOLE’S HAMSTRING INJURY ‘NO JOKE,’ SAYS TENNIS COMMENTATOR UPON SEEING MRI
Djokovic’s hamstring injury, a tennis commentator said, was described as “no joke” after a photo was released on social media recently.
Moreover, ESPN tennis commentator Chris Fowler was one of many who saw the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) photo of Djokovic’s hamstring.
Furthermore, the 24-time Grand Slam champion shared a photo on social media days after he exited the tournament.
“That’s no joke. That’s a pretty deep tear,” Fowler wrote on social media.
“Typically, if you’re looking at injuries like that in sports, you’re looking at couple of months,” he added.
FRENCH OPEN A MORE REALISTIC RETURN FOR SERBIAN
The French Open is a more realistic return for Djokovic, as the next Grand Slam unfolds in May.
Furthermore, the Serbian is expected to skip Indian Wells and Miami and wait for the clay court season.
Moreover, he also has a choice to join some warmup clay tournaments before Roland Garros or play straight to chase a record 25th major.
Meanwhile, defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are expected to play at the BNP Paribas Open.
They are expected to met stiff opposition from top-ranked players Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka.
Two-time Australian Open champion Sinner is expected to be joined by reigning women’s champion Madison Keys.
Fourth seed Taylor Fritz will lead the American men to challenge Sinner and Alcaraz for the Indian Wells’ title.
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